Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia

Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia
Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia
المعهد الماليزي للتفاهم الإسلامي‎
Agency overview
Formed18 February 1992 (1992-02-18)
JurisdictionGovernment of Malaysia
HeadquartersNo. 2, Langgak Tunku Off Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Motto"Memahami Islam, Membina Peradaban" ("Understanding Islam, Builds Civilization")
Minister responsible
Agency executive
  • Prof. Madya Dato' Dr. Mohamed Azam Mohamed Adil, Director-General
Parent agencyPrime Minister's Department
Websitewww.ikim.gov.my

The Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (Malay: Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia; Jawi: المعهد الماليزي للتفاهم الإسلامي‎; officially abbreviated as IKIM) is a Malaysian Islamic organisation and a government agency under the Prime Minister's Department. Established in 1992, its role is to provide an accurate understanding of Islam and conducts in-depth studies on Islamic teachings and interpretations.[1][2][3] It also operates its own radio station, IKIMfm.

History

The idea for IKIM was first proposed by the then-fourth Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad when he expressed his intent to set up a think tank dedicated to and responsible for improving the Islamic understanding amongst Malaysians.[4][5]

His idea led to the establishment of IKIM on 18 February 1992 as a company limited by guarantee under the currently-repealed 1965 Companies Act[6] with the aim to provide an accurate understanding of Islam through various programs and activities such as research, seminars, workshops, forums, consultations, training and publications.[7] Its goal is to provide a true Islamic understanding while maintain the purity of true Islamic teachings without touching on rhetorical matters or deviating from the right path and improved the Islamic understanding among Muslims and non-Muslims in Malaysia.[7][8]

It began operations on 3 July 1992 and officiated by Mahathir at the Tun Hussein Onn Hall, the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur.[9][10][11] The Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia, Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid become its first Chairman, while the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) professor, Ismail Ibrahim become its first Director-General.[7] Upon its establishment, IKIM organised the two-day congress, Towards the 21st Century: Islam and Vision 2020, also held in PWTC.[12]

Headquarters

When IKIM was first established in 1992, its headquarters were proposed to be operated at the government house building on Jalan Lapangan Terbang Lama, Sungai Besi, but it rented and occupied space in Damansara Town Centre, Kuala Lumpur to be used as a temporary office.[13] Since the land in Sungai Besi was not suitable to be occupied, IKIM was allocated a new site in Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur covering an area of approximately seven acres.[13] Construction of its headquarters began at the end of 1992 and cost RM7.3 million and was fully completed in January 1994.[14] IKIM moved to its current headquarters at Jalan Langgak Tunku, off Jalan Duta and was officiated by Mahathir.[13]

Leadership

Chairman

No. Name Took office Left office
1. Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid 15 March 1992 31 August 2009
2. Abdullah Ahmad Badawi 1 September 2009[15] 31 August 2018
3. Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid 4 February 2019 28 August 2021
4. Mohd Kamal Hassan 24 February 2022 7 May 2023
5. Muhammad Nur Manuty 8 May 2023 26 June 2025

Director-General

No. Name Took office Left office
1. Ismail Ibrahim 16 April 1992 31 March 2002
2. Abdul Monir Yaacob 1 April 2002[16] 31 May 2005
3. Syed Ali Tawfik Al-Attas 1 June 2005[17] 1 August 2009
4. Nik Mustapha Nik Hassan 2 August 2009[18] 31 August 2015
5. Azizan Baharuddin 1 September 2015[19] 31 August 2021
6. Mohamed Azam Mohd Adil 3 February 2022[20] present

Publications

IKIM, through its publishing arm, Penerbit IKIM, is responsible for the publication of books, journals and other works in Malay and English by the institute's researchers. Its publishing works are published in newspapers and magazines and are available in electronic and print versions, through the bookstore located within the institute and the IKIM Niaga website.[21]

See also

References

  1. ^ "IKIM mahu perbetul salah anggap". Berita Harian. 17 November 1992. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  2. ^ "PM: Institute will correct misconceptions". New Straits Times. 4 July 1992. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Ikim sentiasa memastikan prinsip dan nilai Islam difahami" (PDF). Bernama. 27 June 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  4. ^ Mohd Yusof Sulaiman (19 February 2002). "IKIM tetap relevan untuk masyarakat Islam sejagat" (PDF). Berita Harian. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  5. ^ Tajuddin Saman (30 May 1999). "Fungsi IKIM relevan dengan masyarakat Malaysia" (PDF). Berita Harian. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  6. ^ Farush Khan; Sa'odah Elias (22 March 1994). "IKIM looks ahead to promote Islam". New Straits Times. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  7. ^ a b c "KL tubuh institut kaji Islam". Berita Harian. 5 April 1992. p. 2. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  8. ^ Ahmad Shahrul Nizam Muhammad (26 June 1998). "IKIM tingkat dakwah Islam". Harian Metro. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  9. ^ "Persiapan lancar IKIM beres...". Harian Metro. 3 July 1992. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  10. ^ "Ke arah mengoptimum potensi ekonomi umat". Berita Minggu. 26 July 1992. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  11. ^ Ahmad A. Taib (4 July 1992). "Dr. M: Carry out studies on Islamic interpretations". New Straits Times. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  12. ^ Manan Osman (30 June 1992). "Two-day congress on Islamic perspectives". New Straits Times. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  13. ^ a b c "MAJLIS PELANCARAN INSTITUT KEFAHAMAN ISLAM MALAYSIA". Hari Ini Dalam Sejarah. National Archives of Malaysia. 3 July 1992. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  14. ^ "Konsep paling berjaya". Berita Harian. 4 August 1993. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  15. ^ "Tun Abdullah secara rasmi terima tugas Pengerusi IKIM". mStar Online. 2 September 2009. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  16. ^ "Abdul Monir appointed Ikim D-G". New Straits Times. 23 March 2002. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  17. ^ "Dr. Syed Ali Ketua Pengarah IKIM". Harian Metro. 14 May 2005. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  18. ^ "Nik Mustapha dilantik Ketua Pengarah IKIM". Harian Metro. 10 July 2009. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  19. ^ "Dr. Azizan dilantik Ketua Pengarah IKIM". Berita Harian. 30 September 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  20. ^ Maisarah Sheikh Rahim (3 February 2022). "Mohamed Azam Ketua Pengarah IKIM baharu". Utusan Malaysia. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  21. ^ "Penerbit IKIM". Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
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